Definition

A person who ascends or climbs, especially in the context of mountains or steep terrains.

Example

The climber reached the summit after a long and challenging journey.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new climber who just joined our hiking group?

Yeah, I heard he's already summited a few big peaks!

I can't wait to see what he can teach us about climbing techniques.

Same here! It’ll be great to learn from a seasoned climber.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Climber → It is formed from "climb" (from Old English "climban", meaning to ascend or scale) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A climber is a person who ascends or scales something, such as a mountain or wall.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'ascends' ('climb') something — the '-er' just means a person. A climber is someone who climbs.

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